The person lives twice who lives the first life well
Roses at first were white, Till thy co'd not agree, Whether my Sapho's breast, Or they more white sho'd be.
It is the end that crowns us, not the fight.
Know when to speak - for many times it brings danger, to give the best advice to kings.
Give, if thou can, an alms; if not, a sweet and gentle word.
The glorious lamp of heaven, the sun.